Erick Wabwire

Detail-oriented Tax Analyst with expertise in tax administration and regulatory compliance. Educational background includes Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Maseno University, Certification in Tax Administration from KESRA, Certification in Data Analytics from Coursera, and ongoing specialization in Data Science from ALX. Professional focus on applying analytical expertise to interpret complex tax laws and financial statements, understanding external and internal audit processes, and ensuring tax integrity through internal controls.

Tax Consultant - Private Consultancy

(2024-12)

• Led high-stakes negotiations with tax authorities, securing favourable settlements while maintaining positive regulatory relationships.
• Developed tax optimization frameworks that cut cash tax outflows without compromising compliance.
• Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation with global tax teams, meeting all jurisdictional requirements on time.

Tax Compliance Officer - Kenya Revenue Authority - Kisii, Kenya

(2020-07 - 2024-05)

• Optimized taxpayer management, increasing revenue by 20% and improving collection accuracy. Led compliance efforts, reducing non-compliance risks by 17% through strategic mitigation.
• Identified tax discrepancies, applying analytical skills to ensure revenue integrity.
• Delivered high-impact reports, providing data-driven insights for executive decisions under tight deadlines.
• Enhanced tax audit profiling, analyzing third-party data to improve compliance strategies.
• Risk Mitigation / Risk Management (Tax Risk), using behavioral analysis to optimize tax strategies.
• Financial Statements Analysis, to enhance compliance with Tax regulations.

Itax/Customer Care Officer - Kenya Revenue Authority - Bungoma, Kenya

(2017-01 - 2020-06)

• Improved taxpayer services by 12%, enhancing accessibility and efficiency with user-friendly front office solutions.
• Led educational campaigns, boosting taxpayer compliance and understanding of KRA obligations.
• Problem-Solving, minimizing service disruptions by 13% through proactive ICT coordination.
• Client Relationship Management, strengthening stakeholder relationships and improving satisfaction ratings.
• Enhanced taxpayer communication, swiftly addressing feedback to build trust in KRA services.
• Optimized processes, collaborating across departments to streamline taxpayer query resolution.

Certificate - Data Science - ALX (2025-03 - 2026-06)

Certificate - Data Analytics - Coursera (2024-11 - 2025-04)

Certificate - Tax Administration - Kenya School of Revenue Administration (2022-01 - 2024-04)

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science - Maseno University (2011-09 - 2015-12)